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Fans jubilant as Bollywood star Salman Khan freed on bail
AFP, Published on 07/04/2018
» JODHPUR (INDIA) - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan left prison on Saturday after being granted bail so he can contest a five-year jail sentence for killing rare antelopes.
US imposes sanctions on Putin's oligarch allies
AFP, Published on 06/04/2018
» WASHINGTON - The United States struck at the heart of President Vladimir Putin's inner circle Friday, imposing sanctions on seven of Russia's most influential oligarchs and stoking a diplomatic crisis that some have dubbed a new Cold War.
US imposes sanctions on Putin's oligarch allies
AFP, Published on 06/04/2018
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on seven Russian oligarchs accused of supporting and profiting from President Vladimir Putin's efforts to undermine western democracies.
Facebook says 87 million may be affected by data breach
AFP, Published on 05/04/2018
» WASHINGTON - Facebook said Wednesday the personal data of up to 87 million users was improperly shared with British political consultancy Cambridge Analytica, as Mark Zuckerberg defended his leadership at the huge social network.
France faces second day of transport chaos as rail workers strike
AFP, Published on 04/04/2018
» PARIS - France faced a second day of transport chaos Wednesday as rail workers pursued rolling strikes, causing major disruptions for train travellers in the biggest challenge yet to President Emmanuel Macron's resolve to push through sweeping reforms.
Mekong summit begins Wednesday
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/04/2018
» The prime ministers of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam will endorse a declaration to strengthen joints efforts and partnerships in the region during the 3rd Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit starting Wednesday.
Neanderthal nose: All the better to breathe with
AFP, Published on 04/04/2018
» PARIS - Neanderthals had large, protruding noses to warm and humidify cold, dry air, a study into the distinct design of our extinct European cousin's face suggested Wednesday.
Putin launches Turkey nuclear project, vows faster arms delivery
AFP, Published on 04/04/2018
» ANKARA - Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday launched the construction of Turkey's first nuclear power station and vowed to accelerate the delivery of air defence systems to Ankara, in a new tightening of an increasingly close alliance that has alarmed NATO.
Trump intensifies assault on the press
AFP, Published on 04/04/2018
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on the press Tuesday, with individual journalists and media owners entering the firing line.
S.Africa celebrates Winnie Mandela, dead at 81
AFP, Published on 03/04/2018
» JOHANNESBURG - South Africa paid tribute to Winnie Mandela's "fighting spirit" on Tuesday as plans were made to mark the life of the firebrand anti-apartheid campaigner and Nelson Mandela's former wife.